A Randomized Trial Assessing Self-Adjusted Nitrous Oxide for Prostate Biospies

Recent studies in The Journal of Urology® focus on enhancing prostate biopsy procedures and improving patient experiences. Escobar et al. demonstrated that nitrous oxide significantly reduces pain during transrectal biopsies, although it did not significantly alleviate anxiety. Mian et al. found no significant differences in infection rates between transrectal and transperineal biopsies among 763 participants. Weiss et al. introduced an internet-based tool for postoperative education and tracking after radical cystectomy, showing positive patient and provider satisfaction. Kreydin et al. explored transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation as a potential treatment for lower urinary tract dysfunction post-stroke. Additionally, a study on fetuses with suspected lower urinary tract obstruction found that 84% had significant pathology, highlighting the limitations of antenatal ultrasound findings.